I am always struggling to find new songs. Therefore, I am introducing a new post series. Each month I will post a round-up of my top ten favorite workout songs. Would love to have your feedback on whether this is helpful for you! :) Also, email me if you have great picks and I will credit you in the post!
1.) Pitbull - "Bon Bon" **FAV
2.) David Guetta featuring Taio Cruz & Ludacris - "Little Bad Girl"
3.) Dev featuring 50 cent - "In the Dark" Remix
4.) Pitbull featuring T-pain - Hey Baby
5.) Lady Gaga - "Judas" DJ White Shadow Remix
6.) Adele - "Rolling in the Deep" DJ Megamix Remix
7.) Lykke Li - "Complaint Department"
8.) The Strokes - "Last Night"
9.) Alexandra Stan - "Mr. Saxobeat"
10.) Nine Inch Nails - "Hand that Feeds"
Marathon Training
Necessities while training for a marathon
- Lightweight, dry fit jackets for rainy or chilly days
- Tank tops for layering
- Compression Capris
- Water Belt for those runs 8 miles and over
- Nike Lunar Glide Sneakers for weight training **
- Black Duffel for storing everything in one place
- Garmin Sportswatch - calculates all mileage and times
- Running headband for those pesky bangs
- Sport beans and gatorade for that extra boost half way
**I bought my running sneakers at a running store that specializes in finding the right shoe for you. If you decide to train for a marathon I suggest that you do the same. The sneakers play a very important role and you do not want to get injured.
As many of you already know, I am currently in training for the NYC Marathon this year. I am in my 5th week of training and it is brutal. I have bad days and good days and push through every single one. For those of you that want to complete a marathon and have never run one before, I suggest this book. Even though I am a runner, I have never tackled a marathon and wanted to start off easy and make sure I can finish. It has a 16 week training program and by your 5th week you are running 11 miles on the weekend.
If you have any questions, let me know in the comments and I will be sure to get back to you! :)
Weekend Workout
- 120 yard sprint (the length of a football field)
- 10 Burpee Push-ups
- 20 Jumping Jacks
- 20 Bicycle Crunches
- 120 yard sprint
- 10 Burpee Push-Ups
- 20 Jumping Jacks
- 20 Bicycle Crunches
- 120 yard sprint
- 30 Mountain Climbers
- 10 Jumping Lunges
- 10 Star Jumps
- 120 yard sprint
- 30 Mountain Climbers
- 10 Jumping Lunges
- 10 Star Jumps
- 1 mile jog
PS. Remember to walk/job for 5 minutes for a warm-up before you go right into the sprint in the beginning. Take your time and if you are tired and winded, take a break. Let me know your times! :)
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I have always been a huge fan of the Crossfit workouts. I love that the workouts always vary and your body gets to change it up every few minutes during the workout. Don't get me wrong, I love my runs every once and awhile- but running a 6 mile run can get pretty boring (for me anyways).
This weekend my boyfriend and I wanted to integrate some Crossfit into our daily workouts and we didn't have enough time to get to the gym. We decided to make up our own workout- which I frequently do. This is something that EVERYONE can do, as long as you can get outside. All you need is two legs and a little bit of motivation :)
Oh, and just so you know-for distance I use my Garmin Forerunner 305- which is an amazing piece of equipment. If you don't have a watch that can track your distance - use Map My Run. This website allows you to mark where you started your run and where you end, to tell you how far you ran total.
Saturday's Workout
800 km run (0.5 miles)
Burpee Push-ups (as many as you can in 2 minutes)
Sit-ups (as many as you can in 2 minutes)
Jumping Lunges (as many as you can in 2 minutes)
You repeat this 3 times total. The workout is approx. 30-35 minutes, depending on how fast you run.
Every Sunday I will post a new workout for that week. If you join in- let me know! I would love to know how you do!
Workout Muzak
If you follow me on twitter, you know that I recently asked if anyone was interested in a list of my favorite pump-up songs to work out to. I had a great response and decided to compile my favorites for you all!
If you follow me on twitter, you know that I recently asked if anyone was interested in a list of my favorite pump-up songs to work out to. I had a great response and decided to compile my favorites for you all!
I try to work out between 4-5 days per week and really enjoy mixing up my workouts so that I don't get bored easily. When I am training for a race (5k, 10k or a half marathon) I only run and occasionally fit in some yoga. If you are interested in some of my workouts, let me know and I will feature one a week :) to get you out of your gym rut!
Workouts for those who get bored quickly: Post #1
If your like me, you get bored after running straight for 3 miles or are on the elliptical for more than 20 minutes. I have been searching and compiling workouts to help break my rut for quite some time and wanted to share! Many people will give up on working out as the holiday season begins because they think they have no time. You CAN dedicate 45 minutes to a workout each day, I promise!
If your like me, you get bored after running straight for 3 miles or are on the elliptical for more than 20 minutes. I have been searching and compiling workouts to help break my rut for quite some time and wanted to share! Many people will give up on working out as the holiday season begins because they think they have no time. You CAN dedicate 45 minutes to a workout each day, I promise!
I did this workout a few days ago and absolutely love it because it targets almost every muscle group and also involves some cardio. If you ever have any questions about the workouts or would like for me to customize one for you, email me :)
GET OUT OF YOUR RUT: WORKOUT #1
Treadmill:
2 minute jog (6.0 mph)
6 minute run (6.5 mph)
2 minute jog (6.0 mph)
Weights:
Lunge with Biceps Curl (3 reps of 20)
Push-ups (3 reps 15)
Pilates Roll-up (3 reps of 10)
Treadmill:
1 minute at 6.0 incline and 4.0 mph
3 minutes at 6.0 incline and 5.2 mph
1 minute at 6.0 incline and 4.0 mph
Weights:
Skater Lunge (3 Reps of 20)
Triceps Dip (3 reps of 12)
Biker Crunches (3 reps of 20)
Treadmill:
Repeat treadmill round 2
Weights:
Step-ups with 15 lb weights (3 reps of 20)
Lateral Flys with 8 lb weight (3 reps of 15)
Plank x 1 minute (3 reps)
"Reps" means that you will repeat that exercise three times. Each weights section is to be repeated 3 times. If you are short on time, make it two! If you are stronger than I, then UP your weight.
Pictures of the above mentioned exercises:
Lunge with Biceps Curl
Pilates Roll-Up
Triceps Dip
Biker Crunches
Lateral Flys
Plank
Skater Lunge
Killer Workouts in 30 minutes: Post #1
I have a few different workouts that I have collected over the years that get you sweating and gasping for air by 30 minutes. I have always preferred a harder workout if it meant I would be done quicker. They also just make you feel like you've done more.
I have a few different workouts that I have collected over the years that get you sweating and gasping for air by 30 minutes. I have always preferred a harder workout if it meant I would be done quicker. They also just make you feel like you've done more.
Treadmill- Hills
Now get to the gym and get sweatin' before the holidays :)
Bodypump
For all of those exercise fanatics out there and to those that want to start- Bodypump is ADDICTING. I have done bodypump classes here and there but never actually stuck with it. I have now been doing it for about 3 weeks and I feel like a new woman!
For you Bodypump virgins- here's a definition (via Gold's gym) of what bodypump is:
BODYPUMP is the original barbell class that strengthens your entire body. This 60-minute workout challenges all your major muscle groups by using the best weight-room exercises like squats, presses, lifts and curls. Great music, awesome instructors and your choice of weight inspire you to get the results you came for - and fast!
This class is as challenging as you want it to be, since you get to choose your weights.
Currently my weights are:
Warm-up 17.5 lbs.
Squats 22.5 lbs
Chest 12.5 lbs
Back 22.5 lbs
Triceps 12.5 lbs
Biceps 17.5
Lunges 17.5
Shoulders 17.5
All set-up!
Have you ever tried Bodypump?!
